Akron to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1352.3 miles 2176.3 km · straight line
1622.8 miles estimated 2611.6 km · driving distance
32h 39min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Crested Butte?

The distance from Akron to Crested Butte is 1352.3 miles (2176.3 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1622.8 miles, taking about 32h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Crested Butte in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Crested Butte. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Crested Butte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 39min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 11min $130–$243* Budget
Train ~42h 27min $195–$568* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Crested Butte

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 451 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients